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PRESS RELEASE
Regulated information

Brussels, 10 November 2011 – 07:00 am CET www.recticel.com

Trading update Q3/2011
− Sales increased by 1.3% in Q3/2011 and reached EUR 1,036 million for
the first nine months of 2011 (+3.4%)

− Raw material prices have stabilised during the quarter

− Net financial debt amounts to EUR 191.8 million, compared to EUR 199.8
million per 30 September 2010 and to EUR 184.4 million per 30 June
2011.

Note: All comparisons are made with respectively the third quarter and the first nine months
of 2010, unless mentioned otherwise. The figures mentioned are not audited.

TRADING REPORT

Total sales increased by 1.3% from EUR 332.2 million in Q3/2010 to EUR 336.6 million in
Q3/2011. Over the first nine months sales increased by 3.4% from EUR 1,002.6 million to
EUR 1,036.4 million.

After a strong Q1/2011 (+7.4%), the trend observed in Q2/2011 (+1.3%) has extended in
Q3/2011 (+1.3%). Although all business segments reported stable or higher sales, overall
softer demand in most markets is noticeable in the Group sales development.

The raw material prices have stabilised during the third quarter, and represent an overall cost
increase of respectively EUR 7.9 million in Q3/2011 and EUR 37.2 million for the first nine
months of 2011. Selling price increases have to a large extent been passed through to most
market segments.

Cost reduction programs and working capital containment measures are on track.

Breakdown of sales by segment

Q3/2010 Q3/2011 ∆ in million EUR YTD Sep/2010 YTD Sep/2011 ∆
147,3 147,3 0,0% Flexible Foams 446,0 449,5 0,8%
73,7 76,8 4,3% Bedding 216,4 218,4 0,9%
53,4 54,8 2,6% Insulation 141,8 163,4 15,2%
73,1 74,3 1,6% Automotive 241,1 249,4 3,4%
( 15,3) ( 16,6) 9,1% Eliminations ( 42,7) ( 44,4) 3,9%
332,2 336,6 1,3% TOTAL 1 002,6 1 036,4 3,4%

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TREND PER MARKET SEGMENT

A. Flexible Foams

Over the first nine months, sales in the Flexible Foams segment increased by 0.8% to EUR
449.5 million, primarily as a result of higher sales in the ‘Technical foams’ sub-segment. For
the third quarter 2011 overall sales (EUR 147.3 million) were stable.

The ‘Comfort’ sub-segment reported lower sales (9M/2011: -3.7%; 3Q/2011: -2.6%) as a
result of the deteriorating demand in Scandinavia and Spain. In the other countries the
overall sales level stabilized in a very competitive market.

The ‘Technical foams’ sub-segment (9M/2011: +11.8%; 3Q/2011: +8.0%) continued to
benefit from improving demand, although at a slower rate, in the industrial and automotive
markets.

The ‘Composite foams’ sub-segment (9M/2011: -12.5%; 3Q/2011: -16.7%) sales continued
to suffer from poor world market prices for trim foam and from lower than expected volumes
for bonded foam products.

In line with its strategic plan, the Group completed the restructuring of several production
sites in Spain and announced the closure of the Carobel converting plant in the UK by the
end of 2011. The Group also decided to buy out the 50% joint venture partners in the holding
company Enipur bv (The Netherlands), which controls the operations in Greece (Teknofoam
Hellas) and in Turkey (Teknofoam Turkey). This transaction will enable the Group to
implement its strategy in the region.

The modernisation of the plant in Langeac (France), where a new foaming machine has
been installed, is now completed.

B. Bedding

Over the first nine months, sales in the Bedding segment increased by 0.9% to EUR 218.4
million. For the third quarter 2011 overall sales (EUR 76.8 million) increased by 4.3%.

Sales of the ‘Brands’ sub-segment (9M/2011: -1.6%; 3Q/2011: -0.6%) were slightly lower; as
a result of a lower shop visit rate driven by weakening consumer confidence. The Group’s
business performance remained under pressure in Austria and Switzerland, where the export
activity (mainly Swissflex®) suffered from the strong Swiss Franc.

Sales in the ‘Non-brands’ sub-segment (9M/2011: +4.1%; 3Q/2011: +10.2%) have
performed better.


C. Insulation

Over the first nine months, sales in the Insulation segment increased by 15.2% to EUR 163.4
million. For the third quarter 2011, overall sales (EUR 54.8 million) increased by 2.6%, but to
compare with a very strong Q3/2010 sales (+18.0% versus 2009).

Sales in the ‘Building insulation’ sub-segment were the driver (9M/2011: +17.1%; 3Q/2011:
+3.6%).

Despite a softer European construction market, structural demand for high performing
polyurethane building insulation products remains high as a result of stricter insulation
standards and regulations, higher energy prices and growing awareness of the need for
more and better insulation.

Sales in the ‘Industrial insulation’ sub-segment (9M/2011: -4.5%; 3Q/2011: -7.9%)
remained slightly under expectations as a result of a lack of large LNG export projects.

D. Automotive

Over the first nine months, sales in Automotive increased by 3.4% to EUR 249.4 million. For
the third quarter 2011, overall sales (EUR 74.3 million) increased by 1.6%.

Sales in ‘Interiors’ decreased slightly (9M/2011: +0.2%; 3Q/2011: -4.5%). The premium car
market segment remained strong in Europe, the USA and in China.

The Group won two new contracts for Porsche (Cajun), to be started in 2013 and Mercedes
(E-class in China), to be started in 2012.

Sales in ‘Proseat’, the 51%/49% seating Recticel/Woodbridge joint venture , (9M/2011:
+10.7%; 3Q/2011: +12.7%) increased as a result of improving market share and the launch
of the EPP (Expanded PolyPropylene) project in its French site of Trilport.

FINANCIAL SITUATION

On 30 September 2011, the Group’s net financial debt (excluding non-recourse
factoring/forfeiting programs) amounted to EUR 191.8 million compared to EUR 199.8
million on 30 September 2010; and EUR 184.4 million on 30 June 2011.


INSPECTION BY DIRECTORATE FOR COMPETITION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMISSION AND INSPECTION BY THE GERMAN FEDERAL CARTEL OFFICE
(“BUNDESKARTELLAMT”)

Concerning the ongoing European Commission and Bundeskartellamt investigations, there
are currently no additional elements to be announced than those made public by the Group
in its press release of 30 August 2011 (First half-year results 2011).

OUTLOOK

Given the continuing uncertainty over the growth forecasts made by national and
international competent institutions in the economies in which Recticel is active, the Board of
Directors is not in a position to assess growth potential for the second half of 2011.

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UNCERTAINTY RISKS CONCERNING THE FORECASTS MADE
This press report contains forecasts which entail risks and uncertainties, including with regard to statements concerning plans,
objectives, expectations and/or intentions of the Recticel Group and its subsidiaries. Readers are informed that such forecasts
entail known and unknown risks and/or may be subject to considerable business, macroeconomic and competition uncertainties
and unforeseen circumstances which largely lie outside the control of the Recticel Group. Should one or more of these risks,
uncertainties or unforeseen or unexpected circumstances arise or if the underlying assumptions were to prove to be incorrect,
the final financial results of the Group may possibly differ significantly from the assumed, expected, estimated or extrapolated
results. Consequently, neither Recticel nor any other person assumes any responsibility for the accuracy of these forecasts.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Third quarter trading update 2011 10.11.2011 (before opening of the stock exchange)
Annual results 2011 02.03.2012 (before opening of the stock exchange)
First quarter trading update 2012 08.05.2012 (before opening of the stock exchange)
Annual General Meeting 29.05.2012 (at 10:00 AM CET)
First half-year results 2012 30.08.2012 (before opening of the stock exchange)
Third quarter trading update 2012 09.11.2012 (before opening of the stock exchange)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RECTICEL - Olympiadenlaan 2, B-1140 Brussels (Evere)
PRESS & INVESTOR RELATIONS
Mr Michel De Smedt
Mobile: +32 479 91 11 38

desmedt.michel@recticel.com

RECTICEL IN A NUTSHELL

Recticel is a Belgian Group with a strong European dimension, but also operates in the rest of the world. Recticel
has 110 establishments in 27 countries.

Recticel contributes to daily comfort with foam filling for seats, mattresses and slat bases of top brands, insulation
material, interior comfort for cars and an extensive range of other industrial and domestic applications.

Recticel is the Group behind well-known bedding brands (Beka®, Lattoflex®, Literie Bultex®, Schlaraffia®,
Sembella®, Swissflex®, Superba®, Ubica®, etc.). Within the Insulation division high-quality thermal insulation
products are marketed under the well-known brands Eurowall®, Powerroof®, Powerdeck® and Powerwall®.

Recticel is driven by technological progress and innovation, which has led to a revolutionary breakthrough at the
biggest names in the car industry.

Recticel achieved sales of EUR 1.35 billion in 2010.

Recticel (NYSE Euronext: REC – Reuters: RECTt.BR – Bloomberg: REC:BB) is listed on NYSE Euronext in
Brussels.

The press release is available in English, Dutch and French on the website www.recticel.com


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